East Hollywood: Drinks at The Edmon

The Edmon at the Historic Hollywood Hotel opened about 6 weeks ago. We already had dinner but I’d like to return for food. Per my usual proclivities, I sat at the bar and admired the back bar. As I looked over the bottles, it felt like welcoming friends to a new home. Everything seemed familiar yet exciting to see all the bottles lined up against the big back bar.

The Edmon

My friend had eponymous Edmon which is a Manhattan variation. I thought the brandy, sherry and amaro worked well though the drink itself may have been slightly over diluted. The problem is solved if you drink it quickly and order another.

I had the Tea’s Knees which is a Bee’s Knees variation (gin, honey, lemon). I liked this version with the Earl Grey honey and a nip of Amaro Montenegro which gave the drink some backbone.

Tea’s Knees – Aviation gin, Earl Grey honey, Amaro Montenegro, lemon

I look forward to trying the other drinks on the list. I love that there’s a Hotel Nacional (named Hollywood Hotel Nacional) on the menu as well as a Bamboo and Gimlet. It feels very film noir in the bar and these drinks all call back a time of dames and gents.